Among the following, the conformation that corresponds to the most stable conformation of meso -butane- 2 ,…

Among the following, the conformation that corresponds to the most stable conformation of meso-butane-2,3-diol is

Solution

meso-butane-2,3-diol is

The Gauche form will be the most stable due to the presence of an intramolecular H-bonding between both hydroxy group.

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